Pineville in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
James K. Polk
1795-1849
Erected 1990 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-78.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 35° 4.618′ N, 80° 53.009′ W. Marker is in Pineville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. Marker is at the intersection of Lancaster Highway and James K Polk Road (County Highway 3640), on the right when traveling north on Lancaster Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville NC 28134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Knox Polk Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Mecklenburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); President James K. Polk S.H.S. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trading Path (about 500 feet away); The Polk Farm (about 600 feet away); Cotton on the Polk Farm (about 600 feet away); Tobacco in the Piedmont (about 600 feet away); The President James K. Polk State Historic Site (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
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